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Antonio Valencia wants to remain in the Premier League even if he leaves Manchester United (Getty Images)

Antonio Valencia is keen to stay in the Premier League if he fails to agree a new contract with Manchester United, Metro.co.uk can reveal.

The 33-year-old’s deal expires at the end of the season and United have not yet triggered their option to extend it for a further year.

Should he fail to agree a new contract, Valencia would be available on a free transfer next summer.

And Metro.co.uk understands that the Ecuador international wants to remain in England – even if it is not at Old Trafford.

Valencia had been Jose Mourinho’s first-choice option at right-back for the past two seasons but he has only made five appearances this term and has not featured since October 2.

Mourinho openly criticised Valencia in the summer by claiming that he returned to pre-season out of condition, while last month, the United manager mocked the Ecuadorian’s Instagram post which showed him training in the gym.